Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Introduction

If you’re seeking a protein-packed, grab-and-go breakfast or snack that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare, these Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are the answer. With a creamy texture, customizable mix-ins, and the nutritious power of eggs and cottage cheese, this recipe keeps mornings effortless and delicious, making them a family favorite you’ll want to have on repeat.

Why Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites Stand Out

What makes these egg bites special? The addition of cottage cheese delivers a silky, tender bite and a subtle tang, while ramping up the protein content. Whether you’re meal prepping for busy weekdays or feeding a brunch crowd, these bites offer versatility, flavor, and simplicity. Customize them with your favorite veggies, meats, or cheeses to keep things exciting every week.

Blending for the Best Texture

Achieve perfectly smooth and fluffy egg bites by blending your cottage cheese and eggs until well-combined. For this, the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender, Black or the compact Ninja Fit Compact Personal Blender, 700-Watt Base, Black QB3001SS work wonders, ensuring even distribution of ingredients and a velvety base.

Making & Baking Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

You can pour your mixture directly into a muffin tin lined with Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet or use silicone molds for easy release. For ultimate convenience and fast cooking, consider using the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey. This method gives you perfectly cooked egg bites in a fraction of the conventional oven time.

Serving Suggestions for Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites

Serve warm alongside a fresh salad in a Bentgo Salad Container – 54 oz Bowl, Khaki Green for a portable meal, or pair with whole-grain toast for a balanced breakfast. They’re just as tasty cold, making them ideal for packed lunches, snacks, or quick weekday breakfasts.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 12 egg bites—each bite contains approximately 55-70 calories (depending on add-ins), about 5-7 grams of protein per serving, and plenty of calcium. They’re a lean, wholesome treat to fuel your day.

These Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites at a Glance

Easy to prep, endlessly customizable, and always delicious, these egg bites make meal prep simple and satisfying. Whip up a batch for the week and enjoy nourishing, homemade snacks or breakfast on demand.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with every ingredient sorted by store section—making your grocery trips and weekly planning effortless!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F, or prep your air fryer to 300°F if using. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper/air fryer liners.
2. Add eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to your blender. Blend until completely smooth.
3. Gently fold in shredded cheese, bell peppers, greens, onions, and any optional add-ins.
4. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups (about 1/4 cup per compartment).
5. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes, or air fry for 10-12 minutes, until the centers are just set. (Check doneness with a ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking—they’re done at 160°F.)
6. Allow egg bites to cool for a few minutes before running a knife around each to remove. Serve warm, or cool fully and refrigerate in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for up to 5 days.

Weekly Meal Planning

These Easy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites are meal prep perfection—fast to make in bulk, easy to store, and endlessly versatile for any meal plan. Save and schedule this recipe to automatically plan when you’ll make them, consolidate your shopping list across all your chosen meals, and never worry about missing an ingredient.

Planning Benefits:

– Automatically tallies ingredient quantities for all your planned meals
– Groups items by grocery section for a more focused trip
– Reduces duplicate purchases, saves money, and saves time
– Keeps weekly breakfasts and snacks healthy, ready-to-go, and easy

Pro tip: Planning ahead for busy weeks? Schedule all your meals to see ingredient overlaps (like eggs, cheese, and veggies) and minimize food waste while maximizing nutrition!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18-22 minutes (oven) or 10-12 minutes (air fryer)
Total Time: 30 minutes